Israel intensifies assault on Gaza

<p>Israel has intensified its <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2023/10/10/israel-war-hamas-gaza-strip-live-updates/71127476007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">assault</a> on Gaza. Meanwhile, Americans remain unaccounted for after weekend Hamas attacks. USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard reports from Jerusalem.</p><p>Embattled Rep. George Santos has been hit with a new <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/10/george-santos-charges-credit-card/71135577007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">indictment</a>, accusing him of making unauthorized charges on donor credit cards.</p><p>Auto workers go on <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2023/10/10/canadas-autoworkers-strike-general-motors-and-join-uaw-workers-in-us/71130199007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">strike</a> in Canada.</p><p>USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong breaks down new Education Department talks aimed at tackling student loan debt <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/10/10/biden-new-student-loan-forgiveness-plan/71083828007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">forgiveness</a>.</p><p>Olympic icon <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/brennan/2023/10/10/mary-lou-retton-gymnast-1984-olympics-icon-fighting-life/71135602007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mary Lou Retton</a> is fighting for her life.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Transcript <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/11/5-things-podcast-israel-attacks-gaza-americans-unaccounted-for/71141249007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available here</a></p><p>Also available at <a href="https://art19.com/shows/5-things" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">art19.com/shows/5-Things</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-